Social Studies Detectives: Exploring U.S. History - Critical Thinking & Writing

Thank you for learning more about how Achieve Learning Partners can help your child 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗔 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥!

Statistics consistently show that 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗦 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟 for students, with research indicating that children who read regularly tend to perform better academically, develop stronger cognitive skills, and have a higher chance of success in school; studies often highlight the importance of early literacy development, with a significant drop in reading proficiency occurring if a child isn't reading at grade level by the end of third grade, potentially impacting their future academic trajectory.

At Achieve Learning Partners our programs are 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘, allowing plenty of opportunities for 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡. In addition, our curriculum is aligned with the Common Core State Standards to ensure students are learning exactly what they need.

And practice doesn’t stop in class, we know that 𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦. Therefore, students will receive additional weekly practice after each class. 
Our 𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 motto is important because it emphasizes the value of consistent effort and growth over time. Unlike the notion of perfection, progress focuses on steady improvement, helping students build their skills at their own pace. 

Here’s why it matters:
𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Regular practice helps students see measurable improvement, boosting their self-esteem and encouraging them to tackle more challenging tasks.
𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: Repetition reinforces learning, solidifying comprehension, and critical thinking skills necessary for academic success.
𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁: It teaches children that effort leads to improvement, fostering resilience and a love for learning.
𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀: Progress through practice mirrors real-world experiences, where persistence and hard work lead to mastery.
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱: By focusing on progress, students learn to celebrate their achievements and stay motivated in their learning journey.

Lastly, our programs aren’t just about the student. The parent-teacher partnership is important to us, keeping you informed every step of the way through ongoing communication. Together, we will help your child 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗜𝗥 𝗚𝗢𝗔𝗟𝗦! 

At Achieve Learning Partners, we aren’t just teachers, we are your LEARNING PARTNERS! This is why once our families start with us, they stay with us. 

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦?
✔️Each student will feel welcomed, encouraged, and valued.
✔️Each student will have multiple opportunities to participate in class through reading aloud, teacher-directed 
      questions, and discussions. 
✔️Each student will leave the class having been taught the objectives outlined in the class description.
✔️Each student will receive additional practice sheets corresponding to the class lesson. You will hear us stress to our students that "Practice Makes Progress”!

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗘𝗡𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦?
✔️To have a partner in learning for your child.
      A professional class experience.
✔️Your child will be taught the objectives outlined in the class description.
✔️To receive an after-class recap to help you engage your students in what was taught in the class. 
✔️Answers to the extension activities/practice. Please note that all after-class work is optional and 
     does not have to be sent back to the teacher. This after-class practice allows you to track how your 
     student is progressing. 
✔️To receive feedback about your child’s progress.
✔️To have open communication with the teachers. We respond within 24 hours. 

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗢𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦, 𝗟𝗟𝗖?
⭐️To provide every student with a positive, educational experience in our classes.
⭐️To provide classes that allow students to learn the skills needed to be successful in school and life.
⭐️To help students catch up, keep up, or get ahead.
⭐️To be your Online Learning Partners!


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𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗚𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗟~ Hi, I am the owner of Achieve Learning Partners, LLC. I hold a BS from the University of Kentucky and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) from the University of Louisville. I hold an internationally recognized TESOL certification and have taught ESL to children ages 3-16. 

I love teaching and I love learning. I have been in the field of education for 30 years.  In those 30+ years, I have taught, substituted, and owned a Sylvan Learning Center. 

As a teacher, I have taught all academic subjects for elementary-age students and study skills to middle school, high school, and college students. I put my heart and soul into my students and classes. I work hard to meet students right where they are and scaffold my teaching to test student retention and base knowledge.  

I love to make learning fun and engaging while also encouraging students to use their critical thinking skills. As a mother and teacher, I know it takes a village - teacher, parent, and student and I want to be part of your village. 

More about me - I am a mother of two boys. I lived on the East Coast in Jacksonville, Florida for over 30 years. However, in the summer of 2020, my husband and I became empty nesters and took off on a new adventure as his job relocated us to Colorado. We are an active family that loves exploring the outdoors and all that comes with it from the animals to the topography.

I am a lifelong learner and an avid reader but have fallen in love with audio books that I can listen to ALL the time. Therefore, you will often find me hiking and listening to a book at the same time (enjoying two of my favorite things at one time).     

I hope to see you in class soon.  ~ Paige

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𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗬 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗬 ~ I am a partner with Achieve Learning Partners, LLC. I hold a degree in Early Childhood Education and have been involved in education for over 10 years. I have worked in public and private school settings, and am homeschooling my children. I am passionate about teaching and sharing my love of learning with my students.   

The subjects I enjoy the most are reading, science, and geography! As a member of the Achieve Learning Partners team, you will find me teaching a variety of reading classes and on my Outschool account, you will find some book clubs as well as science-related classes.  

Check out my other classes here - https://outschool.com/teachers/Courtney-Betty

In my classes, your students will find meaningful lessons designed to keep students engaged while having fun learning online. I am an energetic teacher who works hard to build the skills and confidence a student needs to be successful. I also like to get to know my students. I know that building that relationship and trust is important for a student’s academic success. Communication is also very important to me.  Clear and prompt communication is my promise, If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to drop me a message. 

On a more personal note, I have been happily married for 15 years. As a homeschooling mom of three wonderful kids, I've got a full house that includes two furry feline friends and an energetic pup. I reside in the Sunshine State of Florida. 

I can't wait to see you in my classroom! ~ Courtney

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𝗥𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗚𝗘 - For over 22 years, I've passionately dedicated myself to teaching, focusing on reading and math for grades K-5. As a Dyslexia Endorsed Educator, LETRS-trained educator, Certified Reading Specialist, and Orton-Gillingham Instructor, I love helping students master essential foundational skills.

Outside of work, I'm a mother of four, and I enjoy cooking and exploring different cuisines, which brings my family together. I'm also a huge Disney fan, from visiting the parks to enjoying Disney movies. My life blends nurturing young minds, culinary creativity, shopping, and spending quality time with family.

I also offer 1-1 tutoring on my own Outschool profile. Check it out here- https://outschool.com/teachers/Rhonda-Savage?signup=true&usid=AR3cuFFE

I am looking forward to meeting you! ~ Rhonda Savage

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𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗟𝗘𝗬 𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗣𝗘𝗥 - As a former public school teacher in Ohio, I have earned a bachelor’s degree in Middle Childhood Education: Math, Language Arts, & K-12 Reading and a master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction: Gifted & Talented Education. Over the past 10 years as an educator in both public school and virtual learning settings, I have tutored 4th through 9th Grade Math, Reading, and Writing, and I have also taught 6th and 8th Grade Math to all levels of learners, Algebra I to enriched/gifted students, and K-12 English Language Arts and Reading to international students.  

As a member of the Achieve Learning Partners teaching team, I currently teach a variety of reading comprehension and fluency classes to 1st through 5th-grade learners. Additionally, I offer a variety of personalized math tutoring opportunities for middle school students through my own Outschool platform. Feel free to explore my other classes here - https://outschool.com/teachers/Ashley-Harper-2023

While teaching and tutoring, I find the greatest joy in helping students master skills they previously found challenging by providing plenty of practice, encouragement from me, and making connections to what they are learning. I love providing my students with multiple opportunities to interact with new skills while also encouraging them to select learning strategies that work best for them and connect most to them along the way. An important part of learning anything new is a positive mindset and willingness to give your very best effort as you explore and practice - I am here to help! 

My continuous goal will always be to help students grow their confidence, self-awareness, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills from class to class, learn from mistakes, stretch their thinking, and learn something new!

Although much of my time is spent teaching and tutoring, outside of the classroom I love spending time with my family - my husband, our sweet baby girl, and our spunky dog - as well as enjoying family hikes, curling up with a good book, practicing yoga, and baking new recipes for my family to try!

I can't wait to meet YOU and get to know you more as an individual and a learner! 

See you in class! ~ Ashley

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𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗞𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗘 -  I am the proud mom to 4 beautiful daughters and crazy, little dog named Sugar. I have been a primary school classroom teacher in Canada for 19 years. I hold a Bachelor of Education degree and am certified by the Ontario College of Teachers. I have specialized in Early Years Kindergarten Instruction, with
additional qualifications and coursework in special education and behavioral sciences. Recently, I have completed training in Structured Literacy. I love working with students and teaching literacy classes
online.

I can't wait to meet you - Erika

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𝗞𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡 𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚 ~ Holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University. I am a certified elementary educator in two states. I hold PreK-5 teaching certification with an ESOL
endorsement in Ohio. In Florida, I hold K-6 teaching certification in elementary education and
K-12 certification in English for Speakers of Other Languages. I have 8 years of experience as a
general elementary classroom teacher and 15 years of experience working with children in
educational settings overall.

As a general educator, I taught kindergarten for 3 years and second grade for 5 years.
Throughout this time, I worked with students of varying needs and ability levels, including ESE
and ESOL. In my most recent role, I was department head of second grade while concurrently
teaching a gifted and enrichment cluster of 18 students. No matter what level my students start
at, my joy in teaching comes from providing students with scaffolded support and watching each student gain confidence in themselves as they progress.

My teaching style is very student-centered. I enjoy creating a class environment where students
not only feel a sense of belonging but also know that their unique perspectives and contributions
to learning are valued by myself and their peers. I make an effort to incorporate project-based
learning where I can, and allow students choice. I like to encourage students through their
frustrations as I firmly believe self-confidence and creative problem-solving skills are developed
through facing challenges, taking chances, making mistakes, and learning through them.
In addition to my work with Achieve Learning Partners, I also offer classes and tutoring for
elementary-aged students on my personal Outschool page which you can access here:
https://outschool.com/teachers/Teacher-Ms-Long

When it comes to my personal life, spending time with my family is very important to me. I also
love to spend my off time on nature walks and hikes. I am very creative and interested in science,
and I like to travel and experience other cultures. I enjoy completing puzzles and practicing both
yoga and meditation.

I am excited to support your child’s educational journey and to collaborate with you, the parents,
to foster emotional and academic growth.

Your partner in learning! ~ Kristen Long

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𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗔 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗠𝗦 - I am an experienced teacher and curriculum developer with a Bachelor of Science in Education, a Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education, and a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Curriculum and Instruction. I primarily teach social studies and science courses at the elementary level, but I also have a passion for English Language Arts. My educator's license is for PK-4 and K-6 in Arkansas, and I have taught all subjects at these levels. I believe that everyone has the ability to learn as long as we find the right approach to teaching the material. My teaching assistant is a 17-year-old cat, but he firmly believes he is my supervisor.

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𝗝𝗘𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗙𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗟𝗘𝗬 -  I have taught for the past 21 years as a classroom teacher in private and public school settings. I taught grades K-5 in all subject areas and grades 6-12 in the learning lab classroom (remediation in all subjects, especially math). I have my Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education (P-5) and Master's in Reading: Language & Literacy (PreK-12). I also have 60 hours of training in Orton-Gillingham to help struggling readers or students with dyslexia.

I am in my second year of homeschooling my son (7th grade) and currently tutoring in math online. I also run a soap and candle business with my mom for 4 years now. I enjoy cooking, gardening, putting together jigsaw puzzles, making crafts, and spending time with my family!

Hello! I believe that every child can learn if given the proper tools and strategies to meet their individual needs. 

I am looking forward to meeting you in my class - Jennifer Hartley

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𝗔𝗠𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡- I have a bachelor's degree in Multidisciplinary Studies, an associate's degree in child
development, and a Child care and education certification. I’m also a PD specialist
through the National Association for the Education of Young Children. I've taught as a head professional teacher in early childhood education, ages 18 months- 7 for over 23 years. I have experience with special needs children and love to teach in diverse environments. I'm experienced in many different curriculums and I love meshing them together to create various styles to teach my learners. I have some experience with ASL and
love incorporating it into lesson plans. I've taught thousands of children throughout my career
with creative, informative lesson plans! The goal is to reach each student according to their level and help them thrive at their own pace. Life skill learning is also a part of what I will be offering.

Something fun about me is that I'm a Children's book author! One of my books went #1 on
Amazon! I LOVE gardening and teaching children how to garden. I have a 25-year old son, (my
college graduate) whom I adore! I also have a 7-year old niece who's been by my side for the
past few years! She keeps me on my feet and I absolutely love it. She is homeschooled by me
and we have an early childhood education group that we run together to help parents and
educators with ideas and learning lessons. I've been in education for so long, I'm able to see
and keep in contact with many students from my past, a lot of them are grown-ups now! The fun
heartwarming part is they remember me! I look at my students as a lifelong family! I'm looking
forward to getting to know each of you and building a lifelong bond as well! 

I can't wait to get to know you! ~ Amnesty

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𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗘 - "I’m an educator with 10 years of experience, passionate about creating engaging and accessible learning. With a master’s in Curriculum and Instruction focused on Reading Literacy, I specialize in science and STEM subjects. I love helping students achieve their goals and develop a lifelong love of learning. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy going on fun adventures around KS and snuggling with my 2 cats, Sugar & Rocky, and my dog, Ruby May. 

I am looking forward to meeting you! ~ Allie


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Jamie Salik - Hi, my name is Jamie. I have been teaching elementary-age kids for 17 years. I love helping children reach their full potential and watching them get wrapped up in a world of learning. I specialize in classes focused on reading, book clubs, and History. I love being with my family and my dog Belle.

I can’t wait to see you in class! ~ Jamie